Vietnam Deploys Mass Evacuation Ahead of Yagi landfall
	Vietnam News Today (Sep. 6): Vietnam Considers Airport Closures Due to Super Typhoon Yagi Impact

As of 9 am on September 7, Typhoon Yagi, the third storm to hit the East Sea this year, was centered in waters off Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 166 kilometers per hour near its center, according to the national weather agency.

Do Son residents brace their houses as the storm approaches land (photo taken at 9 am) (Photo: VNA)

The Quang Ninh People’s Committee notified vessel and boat owners, as well as captains operating at sea, about the storm’s location, movement, and safe routes. Inspections were conducted, and guidance on safe anchorage was provided for ships and boats. Rescue forces and resources were also put on standby to quickly respond to any adverse situations.

The province issued an official notice to suspend sightseeing, entertainment, and swimming activities in Ha Long Bay from 11 am on September 6.

In Hai Phong City, winds intensified, accompanied by heavy rainfall and large waves crashing against the shore in Do Son District. Meanwhile, powerful winds and excessive rain hit the island district of Bach Long Vi from 7 am the same day.

Ships anchor at fishing ports to avoid Typhoon Yagi. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnam Directorate for Roads reported that by 11 am on Saturday, the Road Management Unit 1 had closed the Tan Vu - Lach Huyen Bridge to ensure public safety ahead of the typhoon’s direct impact on Hai Phong. Local authorities also prohibited traffic on Bai Chay Bridge in Ha Long City (Quang Ninh) and Kien Bridge on National Route 10 (Hai Phong).

Districts and cities have been urgently directing the pruning of tree branches and reinforcing cages and rafts at aquaculture and fishing farms in riverside and coastal areas.

Flight operations at four northern airports will be temporarily halted on September 7, including Noi Bai in Hanoi, Van Don in Quang Ninh, Cat Bi in Hai Phong, and Tho Xuan in Thanh Hoa, in anticipation of Typhoon Yagi's landfall. Additionally, Vinh Airport in Nghe An and Dien Bien Airport in Dien Bien will also be affected, though to a lesser extent. These airports have been instructed to stay alert and ready to respond to any unusual developments.

Flight operations at four northern airports will be temporarily halted on September 7. (Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong)

Schools in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and the provinces of Quang Ninh, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Thanh Hoa have been closed since September 6 and will remain closed until the storm passes. Authorities have been tasked with closely monitoring the storm’s progress and ensuring that personnel are on standby to respond as needed.

The Ministry of Transport issued an emergency notice, calling on all relevant agencies and provincial transport departments to focus on responding to the storm and the subsequent heavy rain and flooding.

Military forces are reinforcing stream embankments in Yen Bai city. (Photo: VNA)

These agencies were instructed to strictly adhere to previous directives for storm preparedness, ensuring that personnel, equipment, machinery, and materials are in place for flood responses. The "four on-site" principle has been emphasized, with particular attention given to the safety of those involved in relief efforts.

Authorities will provide further updates based on the storm’s developments.

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